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Credit
Credit Provider
Any business or person that offers credit to consumers, including banks, micro-lenders, retail stores, and vehicle finance houses. In South Africa, all credit providers must be registered with the National Credit Regulator (NCR) and comply with the National Credit Act. Always verify a lender's NCR registration before borrowing.
Usage Examples
"Capitec, FNB, and African Bank are all registered credit providers offering personal loans in South Africa."
"Before accepting any loan offer, check that the credit provider has a valid NCR registration number — you can verify it on the NCR website."
"An unregistered credit provider is operating illegally and cannot enforce a credit agreement against you in court."